Longines: Works for Sale, Upcoming Auctions & Past Results

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Longines

Swiss  •  b. 1832

Biography

Auguste Agassiz founded Longines in 1832, and today is considered to be a pioneer in the evolution of the chronograph. During the 1930s, Longines' chronograph wristwatches were used as tools for wartime aviators and military personnel. As one of Switzerland's largest manufacturers, Longines was an important supplier of wristwatches to militaries of multiple nations.

Today, they are owned by the Swatch Group and produce wristwatches for both men and women. Their vintage wristwatches continue to grow in desirability amongst collectors. Some of the most sought-after models include such oversized chronographs as the Lindbergh Hour Angle designed by Charles Lindbergh, Chronostop, Tre Tacche, A-7, Tasti a Spillo and Doppia Lanchetta.

Insights

  • To many chronograph scholars and historians, Longines' calibre 13ZN is one of the most beautiful chronograph movements ever built by any manufacturer.

  • Longines holds the oldest registered trademark for a watchmaker for their winged hourglass logo.

  • Longines was an important supplier of wristwatches to militaries of multiple nations.

"Auguste Agassiz founded Longines in 1832, and today is considered to be a pioneer in the evolution of the chronograph."

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